Pittston Gazette

              \VRATttJ£R INDICATIONS- Eastern P8fi»w-- / « THE HOME PAPER . the People of Pittston and Vicinity. -J ♦ Fair, colder tonjght; Saturday, snow or rain, warmer. y ' NT AUL THE HOME NEWS. v mi j MONTH. D TEN PAGES 56th J WB 1 DAII/ \ BT K be given permission unless they would build brick buildings. A motion waf made by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Meister, that the permits should be granted. This question was discussed at considerable length and the permits finally granted. WITH LAWMAKERS ., * Interesting Meeting of the Young Wo- Recommendations Made to ths City Councils. The Older Against t Important Joint Session Last Evening. Pittston District Convention men's Society of ttie Methodist er Members No Chance for Ballot Re- Church John Martin and Mr. Thompson brought up cases of persons who had been assessed for sewers the length of their properties, whereas the sewers had been laid only part way. It was stated by several members and by the mayor that these persons could be assessed the full amount, provided the sewer was laid to a point that would giv,e a chance for the drainage of any point of their properties. A resolution was made by John Martin that the city engineer be directed to amend the sewer assessment in the case of George Lintern and make It read 80 feet Instead of 100 feet. Before action was taken on the resolution a motion to adjounn was made and It was lost Sight of. form This Session. in Session. Last evening, an open meeting ol the Young Woman's Home Mission Society of the' West Side M. E. Church was held In the parlors of the church. Mrs. Severson, the president, presided. After the devotional ejcerclses, a most Interesting letter from Miss Santee, who Is at a mission training school in St. Louis, was read by Miss Ooaper. This was followed by a pleasing vocal solo by Mrs. Davles. Mrs. S. H. VanNess gave a reading, the selection being Longfellow's mission poem, and, In response to an encore, favored the audience with another excellent reading. Miss Helen Mosier read a well prepared paper. In which she gave a retrospect of the past year's work and urged the members to do more zealous work. (Soranton Tribune.) The Lackawanna firemen have not declared a strike as yet, and there Is no Immediate prospect of them doing so. The members of Acme lodge, which Is the local Lackawanna branch of the firemen's brotherhood, met last night In Gournsey hall, with the grievance committee and a number of delegates from other lodges on the Buffalo and Morris and Essex divisions, but nothing af consequence was accomplished. ATTENDANCE IS GOOD. QUESTION OF LIGHT. REPORTS RECEIVED. WORKING ON BILLS. Lighting Bids to be Advertised For Again. Many Excellent Speakers Deliversd Addresses. New Fire Co. and Building Ordinance Recommended. Two Salary Measures Passed by the House. During the past year a decldcd impetus has been given to Sundiy school Work In Luzerne county as tho result of efforts put forth by tho Luzerne County Sunday School Association. This organization has placed In the field a secretary. Dcemer Beidclman, of Wilkesbarre. who has been doing some excellent work aljtig the line of organization and la arnuying increased Interest in tho work of the association. A district organization of the Sunday schools in Pittston and vicinity was formed by Mr. Beidelman a short time ago and tho first convention under the auspices of the district organization is being held today in the Broad Street Presbyterian Church. The large attendance is of itself an indication of the new interest Mayor Langan's annual message was read to the Joint body last evening. It Is recommended to the careful perusal of all the citizens of the municipality. The message In full follows: It was believed that the result of the referendum vote taken during the past few days among all the firemen on the system would bo announced, but It was not. The grievance committee, In whose hands the entire matter was placed some months ago, had canvassed the vote and the members were In a position to announce the result,' but for some unknown! reason they did not. It Is generally understood that the firemen on the Buffalo and Moi'rls and Essex divisions voted strongljt for a strike, while the men on the#Scranton division were divided oh the question. The older men. g-eillerally, voted against a strike and the younger members for one. The city councils had a great quantity of work on hand last evening at their joint session and they stuck manfully at their task until the last Item had been disposed of. All the work taken up was disposed of In expeditious manner, In contrast with many recent council meetings, which may be easily recalled. Harrlsburg, Pa., Jan. 19.—Governor Pennypacker will not amend his official proclamation for the extra sesion of the Legislature, so as to include ballot reform and other measures that have been proposed. This announcement Is made on authority of one of the governor's advisers. Bills covering all of the subjects enumerated in the governor's call have now been offered In the Senate or House, and several of them are already in a fair way for final passage. Mr. Mahon staved off adjournment by bringing up the lighting question again. Before he spoke it was a dead issue and he stated that he thought It important to start the wheels going again with regard to the Important measure. Mr. Mahon made a motion to reconsider the bids rejected at the last meeting, but ft point of order was raised by Mr. Murphy and sustained by the chair. Several members expressed opinions, Including Mr. Mahon and Mr. Bowman, that the Citizens' company's bid was not excessive.Mrs. Mogg. wife of the pastot of the Central M. E. Church, Wilkesbarre. Addressed the society briefly, giving a report 'of the national convention held recently In St. Louis. Mrs. Mogg also pr«*ented the needs of various schools supported by the Home Mission Society. especially Harwood Home, in Al- N. M., to which the West Plttnton Society gave 125 last evening. A committee of four served refreshments.To the Honorable the Members of Select and Common Council., Pittston, Pa. Gentlemen:— The meeting was called for the transaction of general business, but the main object was to hear the reports of various heads of departments, Including the mayor. The chief executive's annual message Is printed In full elsewhere In this Issue.In obedience to an act for the Incorporation and government of cities of the third class, which provides in Article VII, Section II thereof that the Mayor shajl communicate to councils at their first stated meeting In January of each year, a statement of the condition and affairs of the city In respect to its government, finances and Improvements, together with suggestions and recommendations of all such measures as he may deem conducive to the interests and welfare thereof," I therefore submit my annual message with suggestions and recommendations that in my Judgment are necessary for a more efficient administration of the city. Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth Beitler presented to the House yesterday a statement giving in detail the fees of the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth during the past year, in accordance with a resolution adopted by the House. The statement shows that the fees during the year were $117,000 and that the secretary retained C28,000 of these fees for his own personal use. MIRACULOUS ESCAPES. John Kehoc. chairman of select branch, was made chairman of the meeting. The following members were In attendance: 'ry Bohan's plea, cakes and bread. ' V' EKMKU BKIDKIjM.I ACCIDENT ON "L" LINE i"4 , % ' This point having been decided. Mr. Foy inquired why advertisements for new bids were not being published. It was stated that the appropriation for, this purpose was nearly exhausted. A resolution was introduced that the city advertise for lighting bids in the Pittston Gazette and the Wllkesbarro record. It wqs also agreed that a postscript should be made to the advertisement, inviting bidders to present proposals for lighting with a 2,000 candle power enclosed arc as well as an open arc. A motion by Mr. Foy, seconded by Mr. Murphy, was carried that the councils meet in Joint session the evening of the first Thursday in February, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of receiving bids. Select council—Toole, Gavin, Connell, Murphy, Kehoe, Meiater, Mahon, Loughney, Walsh and Thompson. Serious Crossing Accident at Four Killed and Many Oth- Common council—Toole, O'Brien, Carden, McNevin, Helneman, Henzey, John Martin, Foy, Bowman, Thomas Kelly, Early, Evans, Martin, McKalg and McHale. , Bills fixing the salary of the Secretary of the Commonwealth at $10,- 000 and of the insurance commissioner at $8,000 and abolishing the ; fees of these offices passed. Port Blanchard. ers Injured. Government. Mr. Fow, of Philadelphia, offered a concurrent resolution that the governor be informed that it is the sense of the legislature . that he issue another proclamation supplemental to his original proclamation of Nov. 11, 1905, notifying the legislature to consider legislation on the of the nomination and election of public officers of this Commonwealth. The head of each department for the government of the city has diligently, economically and intelligently discharged the duties devolving upon them as provided by law and by ordi- Lehigh Valley Milk Traill Struck and ells did This is a resume of what the coun- Traln on the Kings Count* IjIiic Fell $nto tho Sftak at ijotlay— I-\Di%unatttl.v tlie Train Was Outside the District of T.n*e. fl; Killed Horse—George Mullin. the Reports from the heads of departments received. Driver, ami « Companion Narrowly Kscaped Death The mayor and street commissioner commended by motion for tearing down signs of a Are sale order. N, Klokl Secretary of tlic Ltwenu? County The legislative department by the favorable consideration or ordinance providing- for the construction of lateral sewers on Fulton street, from Broad street to William street, Vine street, from Jenkins alley to Swallow street, Kennedy street and Spring stree. Church street, from Butler to Carroll, culvert across West Railroad street, between Main and Price streets and the paving of Broad and Front streets from Main street to the Powers property, have represented public sentiment. Their action In awarding contracts for the completion of the work to the lowest bidder aftei* fair and open competition receives favorable commendation from those interested in good government. nance. —Wagon Shattered, George Mullin, son of ex-Postmaster John H. Mullin, and a companion, John Mangan, of Oregon, had a narrow escape from death last evening about 6 o'clock in an accident on the Lehigh Valley railroad at the point where the main highway crosses the railroad, a short distance below No. 14 colliery, at Port Blanchard. The young men escaped injury, but the horse they were driving was killed and the wagon shattered. Opposition established to issuing permits for frame buildings in viclnfty of Main street. Sunday School Association that has been aroused in the woj'k- Morning 'sessions of conventions are usually not largely attended, but 75 New York, Jan. IK.—mHraili on the Kings county elevated railway has fallen Into the street at. Chestnut street; and Fulton avenue, Bast New Yor« The accident occurred about noopl and It is reported that four passengers have been killed and a number Injured. Ambulances from the neighboring hospitals and physicians nave beeju dispatched' to the Efforts of property owners to get sewer rebates blocked for the time and this matter thoroughly discussed.While the councils were discussing the requests for abatements from sewer assessments, Mr. Foy brought out an incident of the nerve of some persons in asking requests of the city. He said he had been approached a short time ago by a Swallow street resident, who wanted to know when street commissioner was going to be sent down to cut the weeds on his walk. Mr. Cooper, . of Delaware, moved that the resolution be referred to the judiciary general committee .with instructions to report next Tuesday. After a brief debate the motion was adopted. Mr. Cooper presented a uniform primary elections bill. delegates from Sunday schools in this district came together this morning and a most profitable and interesting session was held. Lighting bids ordered advertised for and a date ftxed for . receiving the samo and awarding a contract. J. Andrew Boyd, of Ashley, president of the county association, pre- The mayor's annual message "■•a* listened to with attention by members and when it was concluded a motion was mado by Mr. McNcvln that it be received and tiled and a copy of that portion pertaining to electric lighting be sent to the Citizens' Electric Illuminating Co. The section of this motion pertaining to the electric light company brought forth a protest from Mr. Mahon and from Mr. Foy, both of whom aaJd It would be discourteous to tho mayor and would show an ill spirit to the Citizens' company. An amendment made by Mr. Mahon and seconded by Mr. Foy. striking out the second part of the preceding motion, was lost by the following vote: Mr. Hitchcock, of Tioga, presented a copy of the governor's senatorial apportionment bill, which was introduced In the Senate by Roberts, of Montgomery. sided, and conducted the praise service with which the session was opened. Tift- Krctttlnga, of the local schools were ciffWMjywd to the visiting delegates In a neat" address by Kev. Young Mullin is employed as driver of a delivery wagon for the Pittston Specialty company and had been on a delivery trip In the villages below tho city, accompanied by Mangan. They were homeward bound when tho accident occurrcd. The outfit consisted of one horse and a light covered wagon. As near*d the crossing they noticed that there were lines of cars both above and below the crossing, which shut off the view of tho main tracks. With this fact in mind, Mullin, who was driving. approached the crossing cautiously, as he supposed, and just as the horse stepped on the crossing, he placed one foot on the shafts of the wagon and leaned forward, with the intention of scanning the track. Mr. Crout, of Philadelphia, reported from the municipal corporations committee the Philadelphia "ripper" scendfeof the accident and  excitement prevails in theC neighborhood. The train was outside of the district where a great crush C passengers is carried, otherwiset,iho fatallti^jpj^The soothlngi'ind comforting effects of DeWitt's wj'ch Hazel Salve, when applied to Piles, cores, cuts, bolls, etc., subdues pain almost instantly. This Salve draws out the inflammation, reduces swelling and acta asA.Oih«faclent, thus circulating the blood through the diseased parts, permitting or aiding Nature to permanently remove the trouble entirely. Sold by T. J. Yates. It. C. Burch, pastor of the Methodist Protestant Church, and the response was made by C. H. Cool, of West Plttston, president of the Plttston district committee. The police officers are vigilant In the exercise of their duties, courteous in their treatmont toward persons seeking information Rnd firm in their determination to insist upon the enforcement of the law. They havo loyally and Implicitly obeyed orders and as guardians of the peace they have creditably discharged their func- repealer. At 10:30 the House journed until Monday evening at 8 o'clock. ad- The Senate- read the. first time, two bills—the Philadelphia "ripper" repealer and the Goehring civil service bill. At 10:20 the Senate adjourned until 9 o'clock next Monday evening. The first address was delivered by Rev. C? WmmJZg- pattor of th* C«i-iral M. E. Church, Wilkesbarre, who spoke of the "Home Department.,"' in which work he is eBpeclally interested. Dr. Mogg dwelt on the importance of the home department. The formation of the department may begin by the pastors preaching along that line. The next step Is by going to the homes and enlisting the people. Dr. Mogg said that the results foe the year of the home department work in his church are that sixty, as a rule, come to Christ. LINEMAN FATALLY HURT DIED SUDDENLY John Smiley, Bell Employ a, The members of the fire department have maintained their usual high standard for efficiency. Prompt to respond to the first sound of alarm and enthusiastic in the prosecution of their duties in combating fire, they have well earned the approbation of every citizen' in the city of Pittston and vicinity. Those splendid volunteer fire companies by organization and by discipline have minimized the dangers and losses Incidental to flreB. Cities may have a volunteer fire department the equal of ours, but we have no superiors. tions. SPECIAL NOTICES. Ayes—Select, Mahon and Walsh: Common, Henzey, Foy, Bowman, T. Kelly, W. Martin, McKaig—8. Amos S. Forbes Stricken With Heart the Victim. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Failure In a Wilkesbarre Nays—Select, Toole, Gavin, Connell Murphy, Kehoe, Melster, Loughney, Thompson; Common, Toole, O'Brien, Carden, McNevln, Helneman, John Martin, Early, Evans and McHale— 17. Wlatches, clocks and Jewelry at mod- Store. Just as he did so he discovered that a southbound train was bearing down upon the at a fast rate of speed. He had but a moment to act, but used that moment to good advantage. He choved his companion Mangan backward from the seat and ytlled to him to jump from the rear of the wagon. As he yelled, he himself jumped off the front of the wagon and dropped at the side of the track. He was not any too soon. Before the Mangan boy could jump from the wagon, the train, which was fast milk train No. 86, had reached the crossing. It struck the horse squarely, broke it away from the wagon, and carried the mangled carcass a distance of 150 feet down the tracks. erate prices. All repairing work done Amos S. Forbes, aged 54 years, of Hakes Lane, Wilkesbarre, employed as a driver for the Standard Oil Co., was stricken with heart failure yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock while in the storp of P. J. McDermott, on Scott St.. Wilkesbarre. He was conversing with Thomas Rellley, who is employed in the store and who was struck by a train at Miner's Mills some time ago while driving an oil wagon. He asked Mr. Reiiley how he was recovering from his injuries. When the latter informed him that he was rapidly recovering and asked how he felt, he said he had been feeling bad all day and complained of a pain in the region of his heart. At that instant he clutched at his breast and fell heavily to the floor. Mr. Rellley and Mr. McDermott rushed to his assistance and then hurriedly sent for a doctor. When the latter returned in a few minutes he pronounced the man dead, stating that the cause was heart failure. liceelvetl a Terrible Shock Tills Aftcr- personally and promptly. Dr. Frederick Corss, of Kingston, who has been a Sunday school teacher for 60 years and who has been very successful in the work, addressed the convention on "Teaching the Lesson." The purpose df teaching the lesson is two-fold—soul winning and religious training. Good teaching requires thorough preparation along physical, intellectual and physical lines.' Good teaching should have a definite aim, earnestness, and a basis of Christian experience. It requires wisdom, tact, discretion, patience. Some of the suggestions made by Dr. Coras were as follows: Learn the lesson so well that you can teach it without a book. Draw all the teaching from the Bible. Use the marginal references. Teach the use of the concordance. Gather all the truths about the contra! thought of the lesson. (The Golden Text.) Study the class 'ndivldually. Have some thought fitted to the spiritual needs of each member. "Let teaching bo concrete. Draw illustrations from familiar Bible parables and histories. Help and encourage the backward pupils. Compare these suggestions with your own experience, and all others or correct them. Work, work, work. noon Wliile Working at the To|D HARRY YASEEN, 63 N. Main of a Pole in Wilkesburrc—At Last Report Was in Dy- The original motion was then carried. The reports of tiDe city treasurer and the city controller, both of which are printed in summarized form, were received and referred to the committee on estimates. FRESH SHELL OYSTERS ing Condition. being opened continually at this mar- Another lineman was a victim of electricity in Wilkesbarre this afternoon. John Smiley, of Harrisburg, who came to Wilkesbarre recently to work for the Bell Telephone Vo., was at work stringing a cable on Hazleton street, near Lehigh street, when he received a shock at a result of the telephone wires coming in contact with an electric light wire. He fell over on the wires at the top of a pole and it was necessary to cut off the current and take a hook and ladder fire truck to the, scene to rescue the man. There was still life in the man's body when taken to the ground. At last report physicians were working over the man, but they gave but slight hope for his recovery. ket place. When you want some very Finance*, choice prime oysters for big frys you Considerable dlflieulty is experienced upon the part of the city officers to collect taxes and assessments for construction of lateral sewers and street paving. Statements are freqijently sent to those indebted and upon failure to pay, litigation has been threatened to compel the payment of taxes and outstanding- claims. After repeated solicitation the city has succeeded in collecting a large percentage of the taxes and claims due. The delay In the payment of money due temporarily financially embarrasses the administration. The merchant, mechanic or laborer that attempts to dodge the payment of delinquent taxes or any other legitimate claim has a peculiar conception of buslnoss methods as applied to the government of a city. The same merchant as the owner of property will insist upon the lessee paying his rent on the day stipulated in tho lease or the prompt payment of a bill due for merchandise, but will procrastinate in the payment of taxes or assessments due to a municipal corporation until threatened with litigation. Then he pays because recourse to the law. necessitates additional expense and this amount is added to the claim, A resolution was introduced by Mr. Mahon, directing that the street commissioner refrain from tearing down advertising signs If they are on the private property of business houses, unless the signs are a menace to the safety of passersby, until he brings the matter before the councils for their consideration. The motion was seconded by William Martin. In support of his resolution, Mr. Mahon wished It understood that he cast no reflections on the street commissioner. The resolution called forth a great amount of argument, some of which was pointed and not of a nature to be misunderstood. Mr. Molstcr put forth a recommendation that the resolution be laid over until the courts decide on the case now pending. Mr. Poy spoke In opposition to the resolution. He said that many of these signs were lies and fakes on the face of them and that they were unsightly and should be taken down as often as they are erected. The city should be willing to take the risk of a suit for damages In such a cause. Mr. Bowman raised a point of order that the resolution made a change In the duties of the street commissioner and that such change could be made only by oritinance. Mr. Mahoji stuck to his contention that tho resolution should be passed, declaring that the city was liable to a law suit. At this point Commissioner Carroll was granted the permission of tho floor and he gave an inside view of the tribulations of a street commissioner. Following the erection of one sign, the commissioner said, seven other signs were up the next day. The "seven other devils" were too much for the officer and, acting under the mayor's orders, he started to remove them. In every Instance, however, ho notified the owners of the signs of his intentions. "It looked as if the town was being sold In bankruptcy," was the impression the commissioner got of the gaudy banners. At tha conclusion of the commissioner's remarks, Mr. Bowman called for,a decision on his point of, order and the resolution -was ruled out. Mr. Bow- Vnan at once made a motion that a vote of thanks be given to the mayor and commissioner as an assurance of the council's support and it was carried without dissent. can get them here. When you want fine blue points on the half shell, wo can take care of your order SHARP'S MARKET. TORCHON LACES The wagon was shattered by the collision, the running gear being torn completely from the box, but fortunately the fastenings between the horse and the wagon had been broken. and the wagon was not carried along by the train. The Mangan boy was still In the wagon. Those who witnessed the accident were horrified and expected to find him dead. What was their gratification to find him unhurt, though he was bad'.y frightened by the terrifying experience through which he had passed. Neither was Mullln Injured in the least, though he scarcely knows how he managed to scramble to a placa of safety, so quickly did the accident happen. The escape of the young men from  or serious Injury Is considered almost miraculous, and It is accounted for only by the fact that the wagon had not got squarely on the main track and Mullln had a moment's warning as to what was about to happen. with insertings to match 2 and & inches wide, five cents a yard Corset Cover Embroideries 25c 35c, 40c, COc Spoiled Her Beauty Gilt belts 25c and 50c Harriet Howard, of W. 34th stree'. New York, at one time had her beauty spoiled with skin trouble. She writes: "I had Salt Rheum or Eczema for many years, but nothing would cure it, until I used Bucklen's Arnica Salve." A quick and sure healer for cuts, burns and sores. 50c at Mayo's pharmacy and Geo. D. Stroh's, West Pittston, drug store. I'm closing out all children's and / OLIVER KOCHER KILLED ladles' Fleeced Lined Underwear: 25c quality reduced to 19c. Ladles' Outing Flannel Night Dresses at greatly reduced prices. President Boyd appointed S. M Parke, George Greenland and J. A, Lewis a committee on resolutions. Fell Under a Lehigh Valley Engine at Coxton. CLARA WAGNER, 18 S. Main. The delegates were entertained at dinner In the lecture room of the church by the ladles of the Plttstoii churches. BUY YOUR FJtESH MEATS at this market if you want the very (M C=D Tlic Young Man \Va$ Employed as a best meats at lowest prices. Several hundred people attended the session this afternoon and It was full of Interest. Tills Afternoon's Session, Fireman and Was Running . to For Saturday will have on hand a Throw a Switch, When lie Slip- stock of home dressed pork and veal. Mrs. Gregory, of Wllkesbarre, discussed "Primary Work." She showed why this work wan worth while. Because It is the foundation work for both the Sunday school and the church. It also has a strong Influence In drawing the parents into the church and school. Mrs. Gregory gave many helpful suggestions to primary teachers. |mm1 and Cell In Front of jfl The mechanic or laborer employed by a corporation, firm or Individual, expects Ills employer to regulate his business so that he will be paid semimonthly for wages due, and justly so. The merchant, mechanic and laborer are units in the government of a city known, as a municipal corporation and as members of such corporation, interested In its advancement and material prosperity, are compelled to pay taxes based upon the assessed valuation of the proporty owned, so that the municipal corporation can pay the debts and expenses incurrod for Its management and operation. The citizens representing the municipal corporation, or city, elect officers and a legislative department, the legislative body by ordinance levies general and special taxes appropriates money for the construction of sewers and to pay the debts and expenses of all the departments of the city. The men employed demand and are entitled to the same treatment as the merchant that rents his property or sells his merchandise or mechanic or laborer that sells his labor to a corporation or individual employer, namely: semi-monthly payments for wages due for labor done. How does the delinquent taxpayer Also very nice lamb, and choice cuts the IxDeoniotlvc. HELD INSTALLATION. in select beef. &r. -r-rt o *=3 0^5 Oliver Kochcr, a young man, who lived on Cornelia street and was employed as a fireman on the Lehigh Valley, was run down and fatally hurt last night The young maiv was 22 years old. Kocher was firing on the engine run by Charles Relnhart and the engine was being used to make up a train, preparatory to taking It out of the yard. Kocher jumped from the engine to turn a switch and as he was running ahead of it he slipped and fell. His body lay on the track and before the engine could be stopped he was struck and badly Injured. He was placed on a special car to be taken to the* hospital but died lri a few" minutes. The body was badly mangled by the wheels. The body was prepared for burial by Undertaker Donnelly. Big line of smoked hams and shoul- Division I I, B. of K., Seated New Offi- cers—Social Time Followed Bus- ders; smoked beef tongues, pickled iness Session. goods, &c. Saur kraut 8c quart. Division 14, D. of E., held installation of officers last evening, the following being installed: President, Miss Cecilia Gaftney; vice president, Mrs. Patrick Devers; recording secretary, Miss Nettle Moran; financial secretary. Miss Laura Burke; assistant financial secretary. Miss Florence McDermott; treasurer, Mrs. Jas. Burke: scrgeant-at-arms, Mrs. William Curley; sentinel. Mrs. Michael Quinnan. We give Red Star Stamps. Kev. Isaac Cadman, of Nes'jopeclr, delivered a strong address on "The Use and Misuse of thCi Bible In the Sunday school." The power of God w»ts manifest In the Word for the salvation of young and old. We are given the Word for this purpose and must know how to use tt. To place the Btblc In the hands of mev. and women not qualified Is to misuse It. HALLOCK'S MEAT MARKET. 28 S. Main St. Both phones. CnD m WATCHES FOR RAILROAD MEN. Do Railroad mon who desire to pur- © chase a watch that will be in strict conformity with all requirements, are Kev. A. J. Kerr, of Wllkesbarre, spoke on "Teacher Training," Invited to call and see our line. We Following, a social session was held. The chief diversion was a handkerchief social, which was very enjoyable. Many guests had been invited and there was a general response. carry in stock the Vanguard, Crosent The next speaker was Prof. H. C. Davis, principal of Harry Hlllman Academy and superintendent of the First Presbyterian Sunday School, Wllkesbarre. who spoke on "Our Field and Some of Its Needs," as follows: Street and 940 Hamilton movements in We have them in ali leathers and all sixes, in patent or stock tip, button or lace; this lot of shoes wa# made to sell at $2.60 and $3.00. Our price while they last 23 and 21 jewels. These watches are fully guaranteed and will stand th«» The remains were taken to White Haven this afternoon and the funeral will be held there Sunday afternoon. The young man was well known here and was popular among his associates In Coxton. He Is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Kocher, and the following brothers and sisters: Albert, of Cornelia street; Mrs. Ransom, Relnhart, Myrtle, Clare, Rita, Verna and Harris. Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 19.—The towboat Andrew Axton. of the Diamond Coal Co. and one Hat of coal were totally destroyed by Are In the Monongahela River opposite Duquesne, Pa., entailing a loss of $80,000. The crew had a narrow escape from the flames, but were rescued by the towboat John Dlpple. River Boat Burned. most rigid inspection on any railroad. I would be pleased to have you call Luzerne county contains 926 square miles, Is 51 miles long and 47 miles wide. According to the census of 1900 there was a population of 2S7,- 121. From credible information and personal observation I am sure that #2.00 PER PAIR J. J. Goham petitioned councils for permission to erect a barn in the rear of his property, on North Main street, and X E. Frederick asked a permit to repair a barn near his property on North Main street. Mr. Bowman stated that they should not and see these watches, and have me quote you prices. Boston Shoe Store T9 N. Main St, Pittstoa. LEWIS, THE JEWELER, N. Main, opp. William St. (Continued on Page Five.) ((Continued on Page Eight.)